[{"id":16138,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/08\/24\/hunter-lawrence-retakes-450-points-lead-at-budds-creek-as-pro-motocross-championship-heads-to-finale\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Retakes 450 Points Lead at Budds Creek as Pro Motocross Championship Heads to Finale","content":"Hunter Lawrence put himself back in control of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday sweeping both 450 Class motos at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland to reclaim the points lead from his brother, Jett Lawrence, with one round remaining. The Budds Creek National, the penultimate round of the Pro Motocross season, was contested under challenging conditions after heavy rain transformed the Maryland track into a demanding mix of mud and ruts. Hunter Lawrence handled the conditions better than anyone, winning both motos for his sixth overall victory of the season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16141\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" A single point separates the Lawrence Brothers heading into the final round of Pro Motocross. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nHunter's perfect 1-1 scorecard was especially important in the championship battle. Jett Lawrence entered the weekend with the advantage, but a fifth-place finish in the opening moto put him on the defensive. Jett responded with a runner-up finish in Moto 2, but Hunter's sweep was enough to move him back into the lead. With the Budds Creek results, Hunter now holds a one-point advantage over Jett heading into next weekend's season finale at Ironman Raceway, setting up a winner-take-all championship showdown between the Honda teammates and brothers. Jorge Prado continued his strong late-season run with a second-place overall finish. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider went 3-3 for his second consecutive overall podium and his fourth podium of the summer. Prado remains in search of his first Pro Motocross overall victory but has emerged as one of the championship's strongest riders during the final rounds. Haiden Deegan finished third overall with a 2-4 moto score, edging out Jett Lawrence for the final podium position. Jett's 5-2 results left him fourth overall, marking only the third time in his 450 career that he has finished outside the overall podium.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16142\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Chance Hymas captured his first overall victory of the 2026 Pro Motocross season. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250 Class produced another major championship shakeup as Chance Hymas captured his first overall victory of the 2026 season with a 2-1 moto score. Hymas led every lap of the second moto and held off Levi Kitchen in a hard-fought battle for the overall victory. Cole Davies finished second overall with a 1-3 score, while rookie Landen Gordon earned his first career overall podium with a 3-7 finish. The championship picture also changed dramatically. Kitchen entered Budds Creek with the points lead but suffered a difficult opening moto, finishing 14th after a crash and subsequent penalty. He rebounded with a runner-up finish in Moto 2, but could only manage fifth overall. Davies finished second overall and now leads the 250 championship by 14 points over Kitchen.","excerpt":"

Hunter Lawrence put himself back in control of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday sweeping both 450 Class …<\/p>","date":"August 24, 2026 10:01","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049339,"title":"chance hymas","slug":"chance-hymas"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047678,"title":"ktm","slug":"ktm"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047761,"title":"mx sports","slug":"mx-sports"},{"id":25048335,"title":"pro motocross","slug":"pro-motocross"},{"id":25049037,"title":"supermotocross championship","slug":"supermotocross-championship"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"},{"id":25049962,"title":"yamaha star racing","slug":"yamaha-star-racing"}]},{"id":16078,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/08\/17\/jett-lawrence-reclaims-450-championship-lead-at-unadilla\/","title":"Jett Lawrence Reclaims 450 Championship Lead at Unadilla","content":"Jett Lawrence regained control of the 450 championship standings Saturday at Unadilla MX, overcoming a difficult opening moto and taking the overall victory in Round 9 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship. Lawrence finished 2-1 on the day, while a crash by championship rival and brother Hunter Lawrence dramatically changed the title fight with just two rounds remaining. Hunter Lawrence entered the Unadilla National with a 12-point advantage over Jett and extended that margin early in the afternoon by winning the opening 450 moto. Jett finished second, with Jorge Prado taking third and Haiden Deegan fourth. The championship battle took a major turn in Moto 2. Hunter again started near the front and was running with the leaders before crashing while entering Unadilla's infamous Screw U section. The incident damaged his Honda and forced him to retire from the moto. With Hunter out of contention, Jett moved into the lead and held off a hard-charging Prado to secure the moto victory and his fourth overall win of the season. Prado put together a strong 3-2 score for second overall, marking his third podium of the 2026 season. Deegan rounded out the 450 podium with a 4-3 finish.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16080\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies secured his fourth overall win of the season at Unadilla. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250 class also saw a major championship shakeup as Cole Davies captured his fourth overall victory of the season with a 2-1 moto score. Levi Kitchen won the opening moto but struggled in Moto 2, finishing sixth after being forced wide at the start. Davies capitalized on the opportunity, taking control of the second moto and riding to the win. Kitchen finished second overall with a 1-6 score. The result moved Davies to within a single point of Kitchen in the 250 championship standings with only two rounds remaining. Haiden Deegan completed the Unadilla podium in third overall.","excerpt":"

Jett Lawrence regained control of the 450 championship standings Saturday at Unadilla MX, overcoming a difficult opening moto and taking …<\/p>","date":"August 17, 2026 10:43","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25049242,"title":"Haiden Deegan","slug":"haiden-deegan"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25048335,"title":"pro motocross","slug":"pro-motocross"},{"id":25049909,"title":"Pro MX","slug":"pro-mx"},{"id":25048919,"title":"supermotocross","slug":"supermotocross"},{"id":25048258,"title":"unadilla","slug":"unadilla"}]},{"id":15955,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/07\/27\/hunter-lawrence-cole-davies-score-crucial-washougal-wins\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence, Cole Davies Score Crucial Washougal Wins","content":"Round 8 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship delivered another pivotal weekend at Washougal MX Park, where Hunter Lawrence and Cole Davies emerged with overall victories in the 450 and 250 classes. The results tightened both championship battles as the series entered its final three rounds of the season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15957\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence secured the overall victory at Washougal after brother Jett recieved a post-race penalty. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the premier 450 Class, Hunter Lawrence secured the overall victory with consistent 2-2 moto finishes after a controversial conclusion to the second moto. Jett Lawrence appeared poised for a perfect 1-1 sweep after dominating the opening moto and crossing the finish line first in Moto 2, but a post-race penalty for leaving the track elevated Hunter to the moto win and the overall victory. Jett finished second overall, while Jorge Prado rounded out the podium with a pair of solid rides.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15958\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies had a perfect run in both motos at Washougal. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250 Class belonged to Cole Davies, who delivered a flawless 1-1 performance to earn the overall victory and significantly tighten the championship race. Davies capitalized after points leader Levi Kitchen and Julien Beaumer became entangled in a first-turn incident during the opening moto, forcing both riders to charge through the field. Kitchen recovered to salvage valuable points but surrendered ground in the title standings as Davies completed the weekend sweep.","excerpt":"

Round 8 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship delivered another pivotal weekend at Washougal MX Park, where Hunter Lawrence and …<\/p>","date":"July 27, 2026 07:47","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047761,"title":"mx sports","slug":"mx-sports"},{"id":25049375,"title":"smx","slug":"smx"},{"id":25047987,"title":"SX","slug":"sx"},{"id":25049370,"title":"washington","slug":"washington"},{"id":25048227,"title":"washougal","slug":"washougal"}]},{"id":15930,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/07\/20\/hunter-lawrence-reclaims-450-points-lead-with-spring-creek-sweep\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Reclaims 450 Points Lead with Spring Creek Sweep","content":"The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship rolled into Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, Minnesota, for another pivotal round of the season, where Hunter Lawrence delivered a dominant 1-1 sweep in the 450 Class to reclaim the championship points lead. Hunter capitalized on strong starts and consistent speed throughout both motos.\u00a0 Haiden Deegan finished second overall after a pair of solid rides, while defending champion Jett Lawrence rounded out the podium. Jett battled through adversity during the second moto after a late crash while leading, allowing Hunter to complete the sweep and swing the championship momentum back in his favor.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15932\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Julien Beaumer earned his first overall victory at Spring Creek MX Park. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250 Class saw a breakthrough performance from KTM's Julien Beaumer, who earned the first overall victory of his professional career. Beaumer captured the opening moto and backed it up with a fourth-place finish in Moto 2, which proved enough to secure the overall win. Honda's Chance Hymas stormed to victory in the second moto after a ninth-place finish in the opener to claim second overall, while Kawasaki's Levi Kitchen completed the podium with consistent 8-2 moto finishes. Championship leader Cole Davies limited the damage with another solid points day despite missing the overall podium.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15934\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Haiden Deegan finished second overall and sits third in the championship standings behind both Lawrence brothers. Photo: MX Sport Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWith four rounds remaining in the Pro Motocross season, the championship fight remains wide open. Hunter Lawrence leaves Spring Creek with renewed momentum in the 450 division, while Beaumer's breakthrough win adds another contender to the increasingly competitive 250 class as the series heads west for the next round.","excerpt":"

The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship rolled into Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, Minnesota, for another pivotal round of the …<\/p>","date":"July 20, 2026 09:03","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25049479,"title":"Julien Beaumer","slug":"julien-beaumer"},{"id":25049945,"title":"milville","slug":"milville"},{"id":25049361,"title":"Milville Minnesota","slug":"milville-minnesota"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049375,"title":"smx","slug":"smx"},{"id":25048220,"title":"spring creek","slug":"spring-creek"}]},{"id":15813,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/07\/06\/hunter-lawrence-claims-redbud-overall-as-cole-davies-continues-250mx-streak\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Claims RedBud Overall as Cole Davies Continues 250MX Streak","content":"Hunter Lawrence emerged victorious in the 450 Class at the RedBud National on Saturday, overcoming a disappointing finish in the opening moto to secure the overall win with 2-1 moto scores during Round 5 of the Pro Motocross Championship.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15816\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence won the final moto of the day earning the overall at RedBud. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nJett Lawrence captured the first moto but two crashes in Moto 2 dropped him to fifth, allowing Hunter to charge from sixth to the win in the final race and claim his second consecutive overall victory. Jorge Prado continued his strong form with a consistent 3-2 performance to finish second overall, while Jett Lawrence rounded out the podium in third.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15818\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies secured another overall win at RedBud. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the 250 Class, Cole Davies extended his winning streak by earning his third straight overall victory. The Yamaha rider won the opening moto before finishing second to Jo Shimoda in Moto 2, giving him the overall with 1-2 finishes. Shimoda's 3-1 score secured second overall, while Ryder DiFrancesco earned his first overall podium of the season in third with 6-3 moto results.\r\n\r\nThe Pro Motocross Championship now heads to Spring Creek MX Park in Minnesota for Round 6, with both championship battles tightening as the season reaches its midway point.","excerpt":"

Hunter Lawrence emerged victorious in the 450 Class at the RedBud National on Saturday, overcoming a disappointing finish in the …<\/p>","date":"July 6, 2026 08:42","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049165,"title":"mx sports pro racing","slug":"mx-sports-pro-racing"},{"id":25049924,"title":"RedBud","slug":"redbud"}]},{"id":15742,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/21\/hunter-lawrence-sweeps-high-point\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Sweeps High Point","content":"Hunter Lawrence delivered a dominant performance at High Point Raceway in Mt Morris Pennsylvania, on Saturday, sweeping both 450SMX motos to claim his second overall victory of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship season and tighten the battle for the championship lead.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15744\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence sits two points behind brother Jett in the overall standings for Pro Motocross. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Honda HRC Progressive rider grabbed a 1-1 moto score, leading every lap of the opening moto before holding off brother and points leader Jett Lawrence in Moto 2. Jett finished second overall with a pair of runner-up moto finishes, while Yamaha rookie Haiden Deegan completed the podium in third. The victory moved Hunter Lawrence to within just two points of Jett in the 450SMX standings after four rounds of the outdoor season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15746\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cole Davies swept both motos to secure his first overall career win at High Point. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the 250SMX Class, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing\u2019s Cole Davies enjoyed a breakthrough day, sweeping both motos for the first overall win of his professional motocross career. The New Zealander controlled Moto 2 from start to finish after edging Julien Beaumer in a hard-fought opening moto. Beaumer finished second overall with 2-2 moto scores, while defending SMX World Champion Jo Shimoda rounded out the podium in third. Championship leader Levi Kitchen finished fourth overall but retained the points lead by a single point over Shimoda.\r\n\r\nThe Pro Motocross Championship now heads into its first summer break before returning July 4 for the annual RedBud National in Michigan.","excerpt":"

Hunter Lawrence delivered a dominant performance at High Point Raceway in Mt Morris Pennsylvania, on Saturday, sweeping both 450SMX motos …<\/p>","date":"June 21, 2026 09:45","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049854,"title":"Cole Davies","slug":"cole-davies"},{"id":25049597,"title":"high point","slug":"high-point"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049165,"title":"mx sports pro racing","slug":"mx-sports-pro-racing"}]},{"id":15705,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/15\/jett-lawrence-sweeps-thunder-valley-takes-450smx-points-lead\/","title":"Jett Lawrence Sweeps Thunder Valley, Takes 450SMX Points Lead","content":"Honda HRC enjoyed a dominant day at the Toyota Thunder Valley National as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda swept the overall victories in the third round of the Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Colorado.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15707\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Jett Lawrence had a perfect weekend sweeping both motos at Thunder Valley. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n

In the 450SMX Class, Jett Lawrence<\/span> delivered a flawless performance, leading every lap of both motos to secure a perfect 1-1 sweep and his second consecutive overall victory. Jett held off strong challenges from Lucas Coenen<\/span>, brother Hunter Lawrence<\/span>, and Haiden Deegan<\/span> throughout the afternoon. The win marked Jett\u2019s 26th career premier-class victory and moved him into the 450SMX points lead by eight points over his brother. Coenen impressed in his Pro Motocross debut with a runner-up finish after posting 2-2 moto scores, while Hunter Lawrence rounded out the overall podium despite crashes and a first-moto penalty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15709\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Jo Shimoda put Honda on the overall pedestal at Thunder Valley. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 250SMX Class produced another unpredictable outcome as Jo Shimoda<\/span> claimed the overall win with consistent 3-2 moto finishes. Shimoda became the third different winner in the first three rounds of the season despite not winning a moto. Levi Kitchen<\/span> finished second overall after winning the opening moto and charging from deep in the field to eighth in Moto 2. Nick Romano<\/span> earned the first overall podium finish of his career in third. The victory was the seventh of Shimoda\u2019s professional career and helped Honda secure its first sweep of both class wins this season. In the championship standings, Kitchen and Seth Hammaker<\/span> are now tied atop the 250SMX Class points standings, with Shimoda just six points behind.","excerpt":"

Honda HRC enjoyed a dominant day at the Toyota Thunder Valley National as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda swept the …<\/p>","date":"June 15, 2026 10:54","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048140,"title":"colorado","slug":"colorado"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048358,"title":"honda hrc","slug":"honda-hrc"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25048411,"title":"jo shimoda","slug":"jo-shimoda"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25049910,"title":"Lucas Conen","slug":"lucas-conen"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048335,"title":"pro motocross","slug":"pro-motocross"},{"id":25049909,"title":"Pro MX","slug":"pro-mx"},{"id":25048138,"title":"thunder valley","slug":"thunder-valley"}]},{"id":15653,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/07\/jett-lawrence-dominates-hangtown\/","title":"Jett Lawrence Dominates Hangtown","content":"

Jett Lawrence delivered a flawless performance at Saturday's Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, California, sweeping both 450 Class motos to earn the overall victory in Round 2 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15655\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Jett Lawrence came out swinging at the Pro Motocross Hangtown Classic. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n

The Team Honda HRC rider controlled the action from the drop of the gate, leading every lap of both motos on his way to a perfect 1-1 score. The victory marked Lawrence's second consecutive overall win to open the outdoor season and further strengthened his position atop the championship standings. Jett\u2019s brother, Hunter Lawrence completed a strong day for Honda with runner-up finishes in both motos to secure second overall, while Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan continued his impressive transition to the premier class by earning third overall with consistent rides throughout the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15657\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Levi Kitchen came away with a pair of second place finishes in both motos earning him the overall win. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing.[\/caption]\r\n

In the 250 Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Levi Kitchen emerged victorious after posting a pair of second-place moto finishes. Kitchen capitalized on mistakes and misfortune among several title contenders to claim his first overall victory of the 2026 season. Championship leader Seth Hammaker battled through adversity to finish second overall, while Honda HRC's Jo Shimoda rounded out the podium in third. The Hangtown event featured intense racing throughout the 250 field, with several lead changes and dramatic moments impacting the overall results.<\/p>\r\nWith two rounds complete, both championship battles remain highly competitive as the Pro Motocross Championship heads to Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Colorado for Round 3 next weekend.","excerpt":"

Jett Lawrence delivered a flawless performance at Saturday’s Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, California, sweeping both 450 Class motos …<\/p>","date":"June 7, 2026 17:37","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048336,"title":"hangtown","slug":"hangtown"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047627,"title":"kawasaki","slug":"kawasaki"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25047761,"title":"mx sports","slug":"mx-sports"},{"id":25047763,"title":"outdoor motocross","slug":"outdoor-motocross"},{"id":25049900,"title":"Pro Motocross Racing","slug":"pro-motocross-racing"},{"id":25049901,"title":"Rancho Cordova","slug":"rancho-cordova"}]},{"id":15610,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/05\/31\/hunter-lawrence-opens-pro-motocross-season-with-fox-raceway-victory\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Opens Pro Motocross Season with Fox Raceway Victory","content":"

Hunter Lawrence kicked off the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship at Fox Raceway near San Diego, in winning fashion Saturday. Lawrence captured the overall victory at the Fox Raceway National and took the early lead in the championship standings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15612\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence captured the overall victory at the Pro Motocross Season opener at Fox Raceway. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n

The Honda HRC Progressive rider was the class of the field in the 450 Class, overcoming a stacked lineup that included defending outdoor champion Jett Lawrence, former MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado, and 450 rookie Haiden Deegan. Lawrence's consistency throughout the day proved the difference as he secured the first overall win of the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15614\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Levi Kitchen will go into Hangtown with the red plate in the 250 class after winning the overall at Fox Raceway. Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing[\/caption]\r\n

One of the biggest storylines entering the opener was Deegan's highly anticipated debut in the premier division after graduating from the 250 Class. The Yamaha rider showed flashes of speed as he began his rookie campaign against the sport's top riders. Deegan came away with a 5th<\/sup> overall after a 5-4 finish after two motos.<\/p>\r\n

In the 250 Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki teammates Levi Kitchen and Seth Hammaker emerged as early title contenders, with Kitchen claiming the overall victory to open the championship.<\/p>\r\nThe Pro Motocross Championship now heads to Hangtown for Round 2, with Lawrence and Kitchen carrying the momentum and red plates into next weekend's racing.","excerpt":"

Hunter Lawrence kicked off the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship at Fox Raceway near San Diego, in winning fashion Saturday. Lawrence …<\/p>","date":"May 31, 2026 15:34","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048128,"title":"fox raceway","slug":"fox-raceway"},{"id":25049890,"title":"Geroge Prado","slug":"geroge-prado"},{"id":25049242,"title":"Haiden Deegan","slug":"haiden-deegan"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049165,"title":"mx sports pro racing","slug":"mx-sports-pro-racing"},{"id":25047679,"title":"san diego","slug":"san-diego"}]},{"id":15488,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/05\/04\/hunter-lawrence-seizes-momentum-with-crucial-denver-supercross-win\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Seizes Momentum with Crucial Denver Supercross Win","content":"The 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is headed for a dramatic finale after Hunter Lawrence delivered a statement win Saturday night at Empower Field at Mile High in Round 16 of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15490\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Hunter Lawrence will have a title fight against Ken Roczen going into the final Supercross Round in Utah. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nJorge Prado grabbed the holeshot aboard his KTM, with Lawrence close behind and hometown hero Eli Tomac returning from injury. Lawrence never looked back, crossing the finish line 13.2 seconds clear of Ken Roczen for his fifth victory of the season. Only one point now separates Roczen and Lawrence entering the finale, with Roczen still holding the narrow edge.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15492\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Haiden Deegan won in Denver and has already locked up the 250SX West Championship. Photo: Feld Motorsports[\/caption]\r\n\r\nEven with the 250SMX West title already secured, Haiden Deegan continued his historic season with another dominant performance. With the championship already wrapped up, Deegan now heads to Salt Lake City for the East\/West Showdown, where he\u2019ll look to cap one of the most dominant 250 campaigns in recent memory.","excerpt":"

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Hunter Lawrence put himself back in control of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday sweeping both 450 Class …

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Jett Lawrence regained control of the 450 championship standings Saturday at Unadilla MX, overcoming a difficult opening moto and taking …

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Round 8 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship delivered another pivotal weekend at Washougal MX Park, where Hunter Lawrence and …

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The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship rolled into Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, Minnesota, for another pivotal round of the …

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Hunter Lawrence emerged victorious in the 450 Class at the RedBud National on Saturday, overcoming a disappointing finish in the …

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Hunter Lawrence delivered a dominant performance at High Point Raceway in Mt Morris Pennsylvania, on Saturday, sweeping both 450SMX motos …

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Honda HRC enjoyed a dominant day at the Toyota Thunder Valley National as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda swept the …

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Jett Lawrence delivered a flawless performance at Saturday’s Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, California, sweeping both 450 Class motos …

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Hunter Lawrence kicked off the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship at Fox Raceway near San Diego, in winning fashion Saturday. Lawrence …

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The 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is headed for a dramatic finale after Hunter Lawrence delivered a statement win …

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